Sales Jobs in Canada

Sales Jobs Overview

Sales jobs are vital to a company's success, from helping customers on the floor to generating advertisement revenue. Almost every industry is in need of goal-oriented, self-starters who can help grow their customer bases and generate profits.

It is not uncommon within the sales department to find jobs with many different responsibilities and goals. For example, a sales representative in retail, typically recommends products and services that are designed to meet client needs. Media sales agents work for advertising agencies and media organizations and provide promotional plans to place on websites, blogs, newspapers, magazines, and other media sites.

Are you looking for a specific sales position? Take a look at these popular sales roles:

• sales associate jobs
• sales director jobs
• telemarketing jobs

Sales Training and Skills

Sales jobs have different requirements depending on what type of job you are pursuing. For many retail jobs, only a high school diploma and some prior customer-facing experiences are required; additional training can be provided on the job.

However, many advertising sales employers prefer candidates who have a bachelor's degree in business, advertising, economics, finance, or marketing. To be considered for more advanced positions, such as director of sales, you need at least a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field. There are some employers who prefer candidates who hold an MBA and/or have several years of experience.

Jobs in sales require the following essential skills and qualities:

• the ability to communicate and interact effectively.
• excellent interpersonal skills
• comprehensive knowledge of the products and services you are selling
• the ability to address customer concerns in a helpful manner
• the capacity to handle rejection
• strong desire to pursue new business
• excellent organizational skills

For more information on what employers are looking for, check out Monster’s example of a sales assistant job description. If you are looking for a more senior role, Monster’s sales manager job description sample can be a good resource.

Update Your Resume

The purpose of a resume is to sell your skills and qualifications to potential employers. Show employers why they should hire you instead of telling them why. Learn how to write an impressive resume with Monster's sample sales representative resume tips.

Monster also has a cover letter sample designed to help you succeed in your job search. By presenting your experience and skills, you will test your ability to understand the art of persuasion.

Interviewing for Sales Jobs

Imagine how you would approach a customer to make a sale. You should do the same during an interview. A job interview is nothing more than you answering questions and selling yourself to a prospective employer. Nevertheless, if you haven't prepared well, you could find yourself stumbling.

Therefore, we encourage you to practice answering interview questions in advance. Prepare your responses, focusing on your own qualifications, skills, product knowledge, achievements, and sales experiences. And make sure you prepare a list of questions to ask your interviewer.

How Much Do Sales Jobs Pay?

In sales, your pay is influenced by a variety of factors­— including your experience level, professional background, and location—and some jobs pay you more than others. For example, the median yearly salary for technical sales representatives in Toronto is $58,358, and the median annual salary for a sales representative in Toronto is $50,218.

You can find out what your salary might be by entering your job title and location into Monster's Salary Tools. Furthermore, you will see the next steps you can take to advance your career, as well as an accurate salary range estimate.

Want to Learn More About a Company You’re Interested In?

Almost every company has sales job opportunities. With a little research, you can find your niche.

To begin, you may use our company profiles to find basic information, such as:

• employee benefits
• organization size
• headquarters and locations of the company
• company products and services

Ready to Sell Your Skills to Employers?

You could apply to sales jobs that interest you in just a few clicks. Simply create a profile to get started. Once you register with Monster, you will be able to sign up for job alerts to help ensure that you are among the first to know about new job openings. In addition, we can hook you up with top recruiters who can pitch job opportunities to you.